1 . Thinking of where to travel next? Check out these top destinations and pick your favorites!

Portugal

If you are looking for a cost-effective destination that is safe and has a lot of attractions and activities, Portugal is the place to go. Portugal was recently recognized as the best European destination at the World Travel Awards. Some of the main places to visit in Portugal include the capital city of Lisbon and the city of Porto at a cost unmatched in Europe. Portugal is also one of the safest destinations in Europe and is becoming very popular with travelers; you need to visit it before the crowds take over!

Iceland

If you are looking for a destination that provides exciting adventures to visit, Iceland surely fits the bill any time of the year. You can take part in glacier (冰川) hiking, experience the Northem Lights around the country and enjoy the lively nightlife in its capital Reykjavik. You will not have a boring moment in Iceland!

Ireland

If you want to escape the large crowds of Europe but still enjoy amazing food, history, road trips and nature, Ireland is the destination for you. The destination provides great value for visitors and a very relaxing environment. Warning: you may have to give way to sheep on the road!

South Africa

If you ask children what their favorite animal is, lions and giraffes must be on the top ten list. Then ask them if they’d like to see them. For real! The thought of Africa as a family holiday destination might be a bit scary if you’ve never been there, so why not make South Africa your first adventure into this amazing continent? With beautiful beaches, great weather and all those favorite wild animals, you’ll also find South Africa can be budget (预算) friendly as well.

1. What can we learn from the second paragraph?

A．Tourists won’t pay much for tickets in Portugal.	B．Tourists will not feel crowded in Portugal.
C．Portugal provides a safe world for visitors.	D．Portugal is named as the best destination in the world.

2. What is special about the trip to Iceland?

A．You can surely have an ice-snow holiday.	B．You can enjoy peaceful nightlife.
C．You can have a lively daytime.	D．You can experience a natural wonder.

3. What in South Africa may attract children most?

A．The wild animals.	B．The good weather all year round.
C．The natural beauty.	D．The reasonable charge.

2 . 假定你是李华，你的新西兰朋友Terry将到青岛来旅行，他发邮件给你，请你推荐合适的交通方式及青岛的一些景点。请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
1．表示欢迎；
2．推荐合适的交通方式；
3．推荐一两处景点及当地美食。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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3 . Good afternoon, and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today, I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.

The first one is about drinking. Now, you may not buy alcohol (酒) in this country if you are under 18 years of age, nor may your friends buy it for you.

Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please don’t make unnecessary noise, particularly at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.

Thirdly, crossing the road. Be careful! The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossings (人行横道) and do not take any chances when crossing the road.

My next point is about litter (throwing away waste material in a public place). It is an offence (违法行为) to drop litter in the street. When you have something to throw away, please put it in your pocket and take it home, or put it in a litter bin.

Finally, as regards something, it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco (烟草) if you are under 16 years of age.

I’d like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance, you should contact your local police station, who will be pleased to help you.

Now, are there any questions?

1. How many laws are there discussed in the speech?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

D．Six.

2. The underlined word “contact” in the seventh paragraph means ________

A．get along with

B．join

C．report

D．get in touch with

3. From the speech we learn that ________.

A．in this country, if you are under 18 years of age, you may not buy alcohol, but your friend can buy it for you

B．you may not buy cigarettes or tobacco unless you are above 16 years of age

C．because the traffic moves on the left side of the road, you must use pedestrian crossings, when crossing the road

D．you can’t make noise except at night

4. Who do you think is most likely to make the speech?

A．A policeman.

B．A worker at a hotel.

C．A lawyer.

D．An air hostess (空姐).

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小 题。
1. Where does the man come from?

A．Mexico.

B．America.

C．Germany.

2. What does the woman think of Mexico?

A．Busy.

B．Quiet.

C．Expensive.

3. Why does the woman prefer New York to Mexico?

A．People are friendlier

B．Life is more exciting.

C．It is more beautiful.

6 . 假设你是李华，你的澳大利亚好友Adam下个月来中国游玩。他非常喜欢中国历史和传统，在电子邮件中请你推荐一个历史文化名城。请你用英文给他回一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 介绍你所推荐的历史名城；（历史文化名城如：杭州、西安、曲阜、平遥等）
2. 你推荐的理由。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右。
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Adam,
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Yours,

Li Hua

8 . What are the two speakers talking about?

A．The plan for a vacation.

B．The New York city.

C．The man's family.

10 . I’m interested in the Renaissance (文艺复兴), so I like visiting ancient Italian cities. Ferrara is called City of the Renaissance. When I learned about this city on the Internet, I decided to pay a visit to it.

The city has a certain charm, but I find it isn’t as great as other Italian cities like Verona, let alone Venice or Rome. The Michelin Green Guide gives it two stars, which is right.

I first visited the city centre. The Cathedral and Castello Estense are at the heart of the city. Both have striking appearances. I visited the Cathedral first. Castello Estense is also worth visiting, which owes its name to the powerful Este family. It was built with bricks and surrounded by a moat (护城河). At the lower levels, the history of the city and the Este family are told through displays, and in another part the ceilings are shown through mirrors on the ground.

In the north, we can appreciate the Renaissance extension of the town, with straight streets and monumental houses. The famous Palazzo dei Diamanti lies here. When I was visiting it, it started to rain, so after taking a few photos quickly, I cut my visit there short. It had been raining for a few days. When the rain ceased, I went to visit the historical centre and the Renaissance buildings.

After leaving there, I visited several other interesting places such as palaces and the narrow streets of the downtown. After four hours in Ferrara I left by train to Mantua. There I had a much better time.

1. Why did the author pay a visit to Ferrara?

A．Because it is related to the Renaissance.	B．Because it is full of charm.
C．Because it is a very famous city in Europe.	D．Because it is strongly recommended by a website.

2. What did the author think of The Michelin Green Guide’s comment on Ferrara?

A．Subjective.

B．Reasonable.

C．Unacceptable.

D．Unbelievable.

3. How could Castello Estense probably get its name according to the text?

A．It came from the historical buildings.	B．It originated from the straight streets.
C．It was named after the powerful Este family.	D．It was connected to the surrounding moat.

4. What can we infer from the text?

A．The writer thought Ferrara was as great as Venice.

B．The writer visited Palazzo dei Diamanti for a long time.

C．The writer was much more satisfied with the tour in Mantua than in Ferrara.

D．The writer was disappointed with the visit to the Cathedral and Castello Estense.